PARKER Sonnet Rollerball Pen, Matte Black Lacquer with Gold Trim, Fine Point Black Ink (1931518)

The pen itself is very nice, a little overpriced, in my opinion but good quality. The problem lies with the refill. It is blotchy really not nice to write with, which is surprising coming form Parker. While I really liked the pen itself because of the refill I returned it. Unfortunately refills are mostly proprietary and not easy to find good substitutions. At least or me, it was not worth all the work. Parker should know how to produce excellent rollerball refills. Unfortunately that is not the case. I even ordered brand new refills and those were exactly the same. So I am sorry to say, this was not the pen I wanted to keep even if I love Parker in general.

Bought this pen for my son who is a CPA. Very impressive and professional look. Classic but not old fashioned styling. Worth the money. I have one as well.

Feels really nice in your hand with very smooth performance. It has a nice balance and weight with a flowing ink that makes writing a pleasure. A great value for the money. Thank you, George H W Bush Jr

This pen exceeds my expectations. Not only is it solid, well-crafted, and balanced, but it's great looking. I hand-write a great deal of my notes to files and memos to staff, as well my personal correspondence and this pen makes it easy - no fatigue. The ink from the Parker refills is immediate to the paper and flows as evenly as any pen I have ever owned. I do suggest, however, that if you like a medium point, stick to the "fine" version of the refills. The "medium" is overly bold for what I would consider a medium point cartridge. Excellent pen!

Beautiful design to look at and hold. Writing with it is a pleasure. Weather a personal note or creating a literary work of art, the experience of using this pen is a satisfaction in and of itself.

Excellent writing instrument. Good weight excellent finish, just feels good to write with. I'm left handed, so the fact the ink dries quickly and does not smear when my hand runs over the writing is great. No ink on the side of my hand when I use this pen with the Parker inks.

The pen itself seems OK and I'm guessing it is a Parker Sonnet. I'm thinking someone else previously purchased the pen and sent it back. There are two spaces in the bottom of the box. The space where I'm guessing the welcome card, premium booklet and guarantee were originally packed was empty. The ink refill in the other space wasn't rapped and is semi dried out and worthless. I purchased two refills and was surprised to find that, "For sale only in India / Nepal" is printed on the packet. I don't imagine it makes any difference but, I live in California. With no way of registering the pen with Parker for the two year guarantee and feeling that I might not be the original purchaser...... I'm thinking I should send it back.

Beautiful solid elegant. It is a tool of elegance and intrinsic value. There is no reason to own a pen over 10 $ in value. This brings its own enjoyment of its beauty.